Tuesday, May 19th

The Shopping List: 5/19-5/25

by Allison Shilinski

This week in The Shopping List, the Minnesota History Center celebrates their new exhibit, Inspiring Beauty, with a big bash, Wilson & Willy’s holds a tribute to the Boundary Waters, a Spring Wellness pop up to kick the winter blues, and more.

50 YEARS OF EBONY FASHION FAIR

May 21 | 8-11pm | Minnesota History Center

The Minnesota History Center hosts a preview party and fashion show to illuminate new exhibit, Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair. The event includes a sneak peak at the exhibit, a fashion show produced by Richard Moody and featuring looks by Christiana Kippels, Samantha Rei, D.NOLO, Atmosfere, and Atelier 957, cocktail demos, and a photo op. You’ll also enjoy pop up shopping with local favorites The Bow Tie Shoppe, Marked Leather, Ruby3, and more. @345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul | For Tickets and More Information click here

OPEN STUDIO WEEK CLOSEOUT SALE

Now-May 22 | North Loop

Open studio week by SBG Designs, leading fashion jewelry line by Minneapolis-based artist Sara Beth Goldfine, returns by popular demand this week. Stop by the Brin Building in North Loop to visit SBG Designs and shop the entire showroom at 40 to 60 percent off. The assortments for sale include limited edition and one-of-a-kind pieces utilizing rare and vintage stones. @600 Washington Ave N #350, Minneapolis | sbgdesigns.com

HONEYSHINE SPRING SAMPLE SALE

Now-May 24 | Linden Hills

Honeyshine of Linden Hills isn’t just your typical art and gift store. The dynamic retail space offers an ever-changing array of goods and decor, where you can buy almost everything on display. Lucky for you, all those great things you see in the store will be on sale for up to 50 percent off. Stop by through Sunday to take advantage of deals on jewelry, home goods, and scratch and dent items. @2720 W 43rd St, Minneapolis | honeyshine.net

CALLIGRAPHY LAB

May 20 | 6:30-9pm | LAB MPLS

LAB champions bringing creative individuals and companies together for workshops in the Twin Cities. With workshops to include Beauty, Watercolor, Cocktails, Photography, Styling, and more, Calligraphy LAB is on deck this week. Clair Daley of Hooked Calligraphy will help you learn the basic tools and strokes of reinvented Copperplate calligraphy. You will even bring home a kit to practice on after LAB. @1629 Hennepin Ave #300A, Minneapolis | For Tickets and More Information click here

MAKERS ALONGSIDE HACKWITH RELEASE

May 20 | Hackwith Design House

Hackwith Design House continues their Makers Alongside series this week, partnering with skilled artisans around the country in creating unique goods in limited editions. This week’s release includes a lovely straw hat in collaboration with Brookes Boswell. A limited quantity of these handmade perfect for summer beauties will be released on May 20 for $170, so be sure to pull up Hackwith’s online shop early in the morning. hackwithdesignhouse.com

CELEBRATING THE BWCA

May 21 | 4-7pm | Wilson & Willy’s

Wilson & Willy’s hosts a night of celebrating the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and benefitting Friends of the BWCA. With a line up to include Bent Paddle Brewing, a trunk show by Duluth Pack, music by Secret Stash Records, and the unveiling of a limited edition print series by Studio On Fire and Mitrebox featuring Sig Olson’s The Singing Wilderness, this event is for all outdoorsy heritage boys and girls alike. @211 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis | wilsonandwillys.com

ENVISION MPLS TRUNK SHOW

May 21 | 5-7pm | Showroom

Envision Spring 2015 got us all sorts of ramped up for spring. If you missed Kjurek’s hand dyed and painted Shibori collection, or if you loved it and need it in your wardrobe, make your way to Showroom this Thursday. Shop the looks, along with their perfect pairings, the latest collection of jewelry from Milan’A’Stile. Bring your gals and take advantage of an amazing local designer scene that truly deserves celebration. @615 W Lake St, Minneapolis | For the Facebook event page click here

WILD RUFFLE POP UP SHOP

May 21 | 5-9pm | Prior Lake

The Wild Ruffle of Prior Lake will host another pop up shop this Thursday. If you’re in the area, check out their collaborative event with The Vintage Gypsy. Shop your favorite clothing, accessories, jewelry, and home decor, plus look forward to a visit by the Flaunt Accessories fashion truck and more. Enjoy dinner with the A La Plancha food truck, and enjoy wine on the house! @16220 Main Ave, Prior Lake | wildruffle.com

SPRING WELLNESS POP UP

May 22 | 5-7pm | BANGbang Salon

BANGbang Salon has us sold on their Spring Wellness pop up this Friday. Promoting happy, healthy living and kicking the winter blues, this pop up will feature Truce Juice, Minneapolis Wellness, Wind & Willow, and The Angry Cabbage. Kyatchi will have yummy snacks and the first 25 through the door will receive a free gift. See you there! @11 W 38th St, Minneapolis | For the Facebook event page click here

MOM’S HOUSE ART AND VINTAGE SALE

May 23 | 10am-4pm | Mom’s House

Two houses north of Modern Times cafe, Mom’s House will be hosting fun events all summer long. Check out the spring sale this Saturday, featuring original artwork, vintage clothing and accessory finds, and plants by Double Peace Studio and prints, weavings, jewelry, and ceramics by There There. With local artists, makers, and vintage diggers, this is one not to miss. @3156 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis | For the Facebook event page click here

ART OPENING AND TRUNK SHOW

May 23 | 5-8pm | Showroom

Showroom hosts an opening reception for new mixed media series, WATER CITY, by Anna Chambers-Goldberg this Saturday. Anna will also be unveiling a new line of hand-dyed pieces to add to her designer collection, ACG Designs, available at Showroom. The new line represents a North Loop neighborhood aesthetic, and we can’t wait to see what the up-and-coming neighborhood has inspired! @615 W Lake St, Minneapolis | For the Facebook event page click here

As you attend events at Showroom this week, be sure to check out work by recently launched, Julia Moss Designs. Working with slogan, “This is not your grandmother’s silver,” we love Julia’s coated silver creations. Here are my top three one-of-a-kind picks for a fun, fresh take on vintage silver.